BEER BLOGGIN'

.....until Valentine's Day is here. Get ahead of the game - Just print these off, cut them out, and attach to your Bud Light package of choice. These are the PERFECT Valentine for your beer loving family, friends, & coworkers (all adults 21+ of course)!​Dilly Dilly and Happy Valentine's Day in advance!

Help us support local women in their fight against Breast Cancer! D-S Beverages will donate 25¢ for every pint and $1 for every case equivalent of Michelob Ultra sold in the month of October. We are excited to partner with BIG 98.7 who will donate $1 for every bra dropped off at their studio in October.

Advent Beer #3 - Tonight's beer is fresh off the tap and exclusive to Old Chicago. Petrus OC Winter Sour is a blend of Petrus Aged Pale Ale, Aged Red, & Oud Bruin that are aged in Oak Foeders for 2 years! This not too sour sour has a slightly tart taste and flavors of Cherries, red wine, oak, and vanilla. Definitely worth the stop to try some before it’s gone! #2016DSBAC

Advent Beer #4 - Redhook Brewery's Winterhook. Each yearly edition of Winterhook is a one-of-a-kind brew. This year’s recipe brings with it the addition of flaked oats, Munich malt, and lots of Simcoe, Centennial and Chinook hops. Yum! #2016DSBAC

Advent Beer #6 - Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the beer in my glass? Delightful! New to the market, Kasteel's Barista Chocolate Quad is the perfect companion on a chilly night. At a whopping 11% ABV, with aroma of fresh coffee & intense toffee. Warming alcohol presence is melted away with the definite presence of chocolate malt, with an incredibly smooth mouthfeel. The Belgians know how to do beer right! #2016DSBAC

Yields 2 - Prep Time - 25 min - Cook Time - 45 min...IngredientsFor the beer brownies:1 cup Bell's Java Stout1 stick unsalted butter1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped (optional)1 large egg white1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup all-purpose flourFor the frosting:6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 cup powdered sugarInstructionsFirst, make the beer concentrate: add the beer to a small saucepan and boil until it reduces to 1/3 cup. It will take about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent boiling-over.Preheat the oven to 325, and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and unsweetened chocolate (if using). Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds.Let the mixture cool for 1 minute.Stir in 4 tablespoons of the beer concentrate, the egg white, vanilla and salt.Finally, stir in the flour and stir for 50 strokes to incorporate and activate the gluten in the flour.Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. It's done when the surface is dry and a toothpick inserted has only moist crumbs sticking to it. Let cool.Once the brownies are cool, make the frosting: beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until combined.Beat in the remaining beer concentrate (1 tablespoon).Frost the brownies and serve.Courtesy of: www.DessertForTwo.com